Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Darrell Farnes and why is he posting about sportsball?
Darrell Farnes is a Chicago man who has spent months preparing to post on Facebook about not watching the Super Bowl. He's practiced his status update to maximize wit and Facebook likes, settling on 'Is There Some Kind of Big Sportsball Match Today?' to show his disinterest in football.
What are Darrell's main complaints about football and the Super Bowl?
Darrell says he hates football and that his life doesn't revolve around 'a bunch of millionaires catching a ball.' He views the Super Bowl as a testosterone-fueled barbaric ritual of machismo that he refuses to participate in.
What is Darrell planning to do instead of watching the Super Bowl?
Darrell is planning to go to Olive Garden with his friend Benny for all-you-can-eat breadsticks. His friend Benny is into soccer and likes to remind people that 'real football is played with your feet and a net.'
Why does Darrell think his 'sportsball' comment is so clever?
Darrell believes the 'sportsball' reference makes his pretense of being unaware of the cultural zeitgeist more fluid. He thinks it's a witty way to dismiss the importance of the Super Bowl while showing his supposed indifference.
What did Darrell do to prepare for his anti-Super Bowl social media post?
Darrell spent months mentally preparing and practiced his Facebook status over and over to maximize his wit. He also binge-watched Doctor Who to get his head in the game before settling on his final 'sportsball' post.